In this work, the author attacks the folly of ignoring the humanity of a corporation, showing what can be achieved when managers identify and work to realise the full potential of their employees. He presents seven truths that can be applied to tackle corporate challenges.
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The author outlines seven "laws" that, he contends, will produce a corresponding miracle when consistently employed in the modern organization, though they apply to other areas of human behavior as well. We learn that extraordinary results have been observed when these principles are effectively utilized. Downs presents a thoughtful analysis of each law: the miracle of manifestation (turning ideas into reality), the miracle of reciprocity (behavior elicits like behavior), the miracle of honesty (truthfulness creates trust), the miracle of forgiveness (which creates the space for learning), the miracle of passion (we accomplish our highest good only when we love what we do), the miracle of esteem (the successful manager holds each of his employees in high esteem), and the miracle of transcending the past (using the power of memory for good). Downs concludes that these laws are certain to bring success when they are practiced by everyone in an organization. Mary Whaley
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Alan Downs is a psychologist, management consultant and author. He has written on management topics for numerous national newspapers and trade publications, including Management Review and Across the Board, and he is the author of Corporate Executions. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Alan Downs, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice located in Beverly Hills, California. He is the author of seven previous books and continues to write and hold workshops across the United States. He is actively involved in dialectical behavior therapy and is a member of the Beverly Hills DBT Team. Dr. Downs is the former CEO of Michael's House Treatment Center where he currently holds weekend workshops for families of those struggling with addictions. His current book, THE VELVET RAGE, has been acclaimed as "groundbreaking" for the gay male community. Dr. Downs has been a guest on many media programs including, THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW, TODAY SHOW, and NPR's MORNING EDITION.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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A recipe for success you can be proud of,
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This review is from: Seven Miracles of Management (Hardcover)
Alan Downs articultates a path to real success that is an alternative to blind ambition and mindless machiavellian manipulation. Here is a model that promises success not by sacrificing our integrity -- but success because of our integrity. This is a book that tells how to be successful in business AND feel good about how you got there.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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"Swiss Army Knife" Of Management Books,
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This review is from: Seven Miracles of Management (Hardcover)
Alan Downs' book smashes current wisdom about business leadership. The book deals with the 7 MIRACLES OF MANAGEMENT. But what Downs has really written is the "Swiss Army Knife" of management books: there are tools here to get any manager out of the difficult jams common in today's workplace. Better yet, these tools will help managers avoid problem situations to begin with. --Tom Brown <
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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This book is about making a difference!,
By Sylvia Rayfield (srayfield@aol.com) (Orange Beach, Alabama) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Seven Miracles of Management (Hardcover)
Alan Downs' book The Seven Miracles of Management is about making a difference. It moves beyond our old experiences and gives us the courage to use miracles that will make a difference in how we live with ourselves and build sucessful thriving businesses. Sylvia Rayfield, President Mentoring Inc. Executive Director ICAN Publishing Inc.
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